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Felix, Mariners struggle in 6-0 loss to Indians

Felix Hernandez was anything but sharp, the Mariners' defense was worse and their hitting was non-existent as Seattle slogged its way to a 6-0 loss against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday at Progressive Field.
Danny Farquhar’s second debut better than first

CLEVELAND — Danny Farquhar’s debut with the Seattle Mariners went slightly better than his major league debut in 2011 with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Walk-off woes continue, as Mariners fall in last at-bat to Indians again, 5-4

CLEVELAND — The walk-off miseries for the Seattle Mariners continue at Progressive Field. Less than 24 hours after watching the Cleveland Indians celebrate a winning homer in the 10th inning, the Mariners had to watch nearly the same thing again.
Belmont Stakes: Oxbow vs. Orb in the cards

BALTIMORE — Another year, another Triple Crown hopeful unable to come through.
Wilhelmsen, Mariners slam door on Yankees, claim series with 3-2 win

NEW YORK — Just about everything the Mariners could want happened Thursday night, as Seattle piecemealed together a grinding 3-2 win over the New York Yankees that came to a taut conclusion with the tying run on third base and an All-Star at the plate in the Bronx.
NBA's decision on Kings leaves Seattle blue again

After nearly four months spent awaiting a decision on the return of professional basketball, Sonics fans were left Wednesday feeling jilted again.
Dave Boling: Don’t let door hit you on way out, commish

So, here’s how NBA commissioner David Stern opened his Wednesday press conference to announce that the owners had voted to reject the Kings’ relocation to Seattle: “This is going to be short for me; I have a game to get to in Oklahoma City.”
Felix Hernandez feels fine after ‘pinch’

Tuesday’s sixth inning brought on one of the Mariners’ worst nightmares: a grimace on Felix Hernandez’s face.
Ibanez, Mariners break out bats in 12-2 rout of Yankees

NEW YORK — Raul Ibanez hit a grand slam in a seven-run first inning Wednesday to send the Seattle Mariners to a comfortable 12-2 win over the New York Yankees in the Bronx.
NBA declines Seattle group's bid to buy Sacramento Kings

DALLAS — The Kings are staying in Sacramento, and Seattle will have to wait for another NBA franchise. The NBA Board of Governors voted 22-8 to reject the Kings' proposed move to Seattle on Wednesday.
Maloofs refuse to sell Kings to Sacramento bidders

The Maloof family is threatening not to sell the Kings to the group that wants to keep the team in Sacramento, a source told The Bee on Saturday.
Sounders look to shake 'bogey' status from Earthquakes

Seattle Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid calls them “bogey teams.” They are teams that just seem to have another team’s number — sometimes for reasons that don’t make sense in pure soccer terms.
Montero homers, Felix dominates, Mariners hold off Pirates, 2-1

PITTSBURGH — Jesus Montero summed up the Seattle Mariners’ 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park succinctly. “That’s crazy what’s happening,” he said. “(Felix Hernandez) pitches. I hit a homer. He wins. Unbelievable.”
Mariners beat up Blue Jays, 8-1, as Texas misstep continues to fade

TORONTO — With an 8-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday at Rogers Centre, the Seattle Mariners have won seven of nine games since a brutal road trip to Texas to inch closer to .500 with a 15-17 record.
Mariners third base coach Datz reveals he has cancer

The Mariners held a team meeting before Saturday’s game so third base coach Jeff Datz could inform the team he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Seahawks add competition, depth in final four rounds

The Seattle Seahawks rounded out the final day of the 2013 NFL draft by selecting nine players, including a hard-hitting running back, a physical receiver and versatile linemen on both sides of the ball.
Seahawks now have ‘Monstar’ on their hands

Considered a possible first-round pick by some analysts, defensive tackle Jesse Williams might turn out to be the best value of the 2013 draft for the Seattle Seahawks.
After sluggish start, Mariners finally get base runners going

SEATTLE — Once again, the Seattle Mariners were bedeviled by the final 90 feet between third base and home plate for much of Saturday evening.
Tumwater's Feldmeier runs to Shelton record

SHELTON — Brooke Feldmeier is good at many track and field events for Tumwater High School.
Seahawks trade down, run unexpected route

Expect the unexpected from the Seattle Seahawks come draft time. Draft pundits say they’ll zig, and the Seahawks zag. The latest surprise occurred Friday.